But if he is traded this summer, he might not stay in his destination for longer than one season. Davis’ agent told Sports Illustrated that Davis has every intention of playing out his contract in 2019-20 and hitting free agency next summer. (And who can blame him?)

“Where he’s going to land?" said Rich Paul, who also represents Lakers star LeBron James. "I have no idea. And it don’t matter. We’re going into free agency. Why does it matter to me where he goes? Earth: We’re going into free agency. He has a year, he has to play. But after that, I can’t say it no bigger: WE ARE GOING INTO FREE AGENCY. 2020: ANTHONY DAVIS WILL BE IN FREE AGENCY.”

Paul specifically mentioned the Boston Celtics while issuing this warning that Davis could be a one-and-done player after a trade. Bottom line: No contract extension for Davis after a trade this offseason. Or so it seems right now.

“They can trade for him, but it’ll be for one year,” Paul said of the Celtics. “I mean: If the Celtics traded for Anthony Davis, we would go there and we would abide by our contractual [obligations] and we would go into free agency in 2020. I’ve stated that to them. But in the event that he decides to walk away and you give away assets? Don’t blame Rich Paul.”

Davis apparently only wants to be traded to the New York Knicks or Los Angeles Lakers. Paul said Davis won’t hold out if he is traded to Boston — or anywhere else — but the Celtics wouldn’t be a lock to keep him beyond one season.

Davis wanting to test free agency in 2020 — and perhaps be a one-and-done player after a trade this offseason — clearly will impact what a team is willing to give New Orleans for his services. Davis has asked the Pelicans to trade him, but what will they be able to get in return?